RESULTS: 2026 NSWRL U17 UNE Harold Matthews Cup Round 1

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All the results and scorers from the opening round of the NSWRL U17 Harold Matthews Cup (male) junior reps.

All listed times are AEDT (NSW/VIC/ACT).


RELATED: See the full list of 2026 NSWRL U17 UNE Harold Matthews Cup Draw and Results.


Sydney Roosters 10 Penrith Panthers 32
Venue: Mascot Oval, Mascot / Bidjigal
Date: Saturday 7 February 2026 at 10:00am

Sydney Roosters (10)
Tries: Marquis Sando, Leonjay Salevao
Goals: Charlie Webb 1/2

Penrith Panthers (32)
Tries: Cordell Arama 2, Saumani Leatupue, Amos Viiga, Steven Tamaseu, Ezekiel Tutaia
Goals: Ryan Cloey 4/6


Western Suburbs Magpies 16 Parramatta Eels 18
Venue: Kirkham Oval, Elderslie / Dharawal
Date: Saturday 7 February 2026 at 10:30am

Western Suburbs Magpies (16)
Tries: Joshua Ratu, Monson Hopoate, Jaxon Speechley
Goals: Isaac Searle 2/3

Parramatta Eels (18)
Tries: Lorima Seuseu 3, Jayden Tapuai
Goals: Leonard Salter 1/4


Canberra Raiders 24 St George Dragons 10
Venue: Raiders Belconnen, Holt / Ngunnawal
Date: Saturday 7 February 2026 at 11:00am

Canberra Raiders (24)
Tries: Jezaiah Charles, Campbell Lloyd, Thompson Hurford, Karney Kelly
Goals: Rafferty Gordon 4/4

St George Dragons (10)
Tries: Jack Lambert, Seluki Halangahu
Goals: Rokko Walker 1/2


Melbourne Storm 18 North Sydney Bears 20
Venue: Seabrook Reserve, Broadmeadows / Wurundjeri
Date: Saturday 7 February 2026 at 1:00pm

Melbourne Storm (18)
Tries: Ofa'Benjavani Nau 2, Jeremy Lasei
Goals: Hunter Stokie 3/3

North Sydney Bears (20)
Tries: Jozaiah Fakalangi, Morgan Carter, Xavier Kahika, Brayden Pearsall
Goals: Xavier Kahika 2/3


Central Coast Roosters 34 Balmain Tigers 16
Venue: Woy Woy Oval, Woy Woy / Darkinjung
Date: Saturday 7 February 2026 at 1:00pm

Central Coast Roosters (34)
Tries: Semi Wara, Matthew Norman, Nate Ross, Kaden Mazurek, Jett Gremmo, Connor Ukeh
Goals: Jack Humphries 5/6

Balmain Tigers (16)
Tries: Thomas Aroyan 2, Kody Baxter, Sione Maea


South Sydney Rabbitohs 12 Illawarra Steelers 22
Venue: Redfern Oval, Redfern / Gadigal
Date: Saturday 7 February 2026 at 1:30pm

South Sydney Rabbitohs (16)
Tries: Payton Tarau, Devida Hopoate, Mehmet Varol
Goals: Payton Tarau 2/4

Illawarra Steelers (18)
Tries: Kruz Efaraimo, Hunter Berghuis, Preston Sager, Preston Ruiz
Goals: Oliver Burton 1/3


Warriors 18 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 24
Venue: Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini / Aotearoa
Date: Sunday 8 February 2026 at 8:00am

Warriors (18)
Tries: Kayce Perese-Sukroo, Agelu Malaesilia, Hemiata Togia
Goals: Keanu Simpson 3/3

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (24)
Tries: Zac Gedz 2, Riley Carter, Carlito Vesely
Goals: Zac Gedz 4/5


Newcastle Knights 34 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 32
Venue: Maitland Regional Sportsground, Maitland / Wonnarua
Date: Sunday 8 February 2026 at 1:30pm

Newcastle Knights (34)
Tries: Riley Rostron, Benji Thompson, Kade Mckay, Nate Vincent, Ryder Tupou, Malachi Faavae-Eli
Goals: Jett Mckay 5/6

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (32)
Tries: Jayden Best 2, Koa Cooper 2, Charlie Sasse, Chad Kamara
Goals: Koa Cooper 4/6


Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs had a bye this round.


Ladder after Round 1

#TeamPWDLB+/-Pts
1Penrith11000222
2Central Coast11000182
3Canberra11000142
4Manly1100062
5Parramatta1100022
6Illawarra1100022
7Norths1100022
8Newcastle1100022
9Canterbury0000102
10Souths10010-20
11Wests10010-20
12Melbourne10010-20
13Cronulla10010-20
14Warriors10010-60
15St George10010-140
16Balmain10010-180
17Sydney10010-220

RELATED: Click here to view the current NSWRL U17 UNE Harold Matthews Cup ladder.


Stats leaders

Top tryscorers

RankPlayer NameClubT
1Lorima SeuseuEels3
2Cordell AramaPanthers2
=Ofa'Benjavani NauStorm2
=Thomas AroyanBalmain2
=Zac GedzSea Eagles2
=Jayden BestSharks2
=Koa CooperSharks2

Top goalkickers

RankPlayer NameClubG
1Jack HumphriesCC Roosters5
=Jett MckayKnights5
3Ryan CloeyPanthers4
=Rafferty GordonRaiders4
=Zac GedzSea Eagles4
=Koa CooperSharks4
7Hunter StokieStorm3
=Keanu SimpsonWarriors3
9Isaac SearleMagpies2
=Xavier KahikaBears2

Top pointscorers

RankPlayer NameClubTGPts
1Zac GedzSea Eagles2416
=Koa CooperSharks2416
3Lorima SeuseuEels3012
4Jack HumphriesCC Roosters0510
=Jett MckayKnights0510
6Cordell AramaPanthers208
=Ofa'Benjavani NauStorm208
=Thomas AroyanBalmain208
=Jayden BestSharks208